Bricknell Avenue is in Hull and in City Of Kingston Upon Hull district. HU5 4NS is located in the Bricknell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingston upon Hull North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU5 4QG, HU5 4PS, HU5 4NT, HU5 4NU, HU5 4PR, HU5 4RJ, HU5 4PU, HU5 4PP, HU5 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HU5 4NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 34.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 45.3% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 46.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 36.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 12.8% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 24.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 95.5% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 93.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bricknell Avenue was 166.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.2% higher than the Bricknell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bricknell Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bricknell and the 217th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-02-23 | £181,107 |
| 225 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-10-12 | £175,660 |
| 231 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £104,727 | 2018-03-16 | £144,427 |
| 229 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2003-11-14 | £215,722 |
| 221 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, City Of Kingston Upon Hull Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2002-09-11 | £197,609 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxby Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4TN | 1out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Road Academy Hall Road , HU6 8PP | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 2out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | 2out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hub School Springhead Lane , Anlaby Common HU5 5YJ | 2out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Homes | 42 Hartoft Road | 564 yd | |
| McDonald's | 390 Cottingham Road | 623 yd | |
| Latus Training | Chanterlands Avenue | 844 yd | |
| The Dog Hub Cafe @ Oakwood Dog Rescue | Y P I Ferens Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrowman | 150 Hotham Road North | 205 yd | |
| The West Bulls | Hull Road, Cottingham | 545 yd | |
| Goodfellowship Inn | Goodfellowship Inn Public House, Cottingham Road | 580 yd | |
| The National | 19 National Avenue | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Experts | 276-278 Bricknell Avenue | 60 yd | |
| Lingering Gardens | 272 Bricknell Avenue | 60 yd | |
| Wake 'N' Bake | 270 Bricknell Avenue | 83 yd | |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 155 Fairfax Avenue | 435 yd | |
| Fairfax Pizza | 157 Fairfax Avenue | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 290 Bricknell Avenue | 209 yd | |
| Express Supermarket | 282-284 Bricknell Avenue | 218 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Wyke Sixth Form College BRICKNELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Kelvin Hall School Sports Field SLINGSBY CLOSE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Appleton Primary School APPLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Cottingham Croxby Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Hull Fc Elite Performance Centre County Road North | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Cropton Road Playing Fields CROPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Hall Road Academy HALL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Bricknell Primary School BRICKNELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Hull Sports Centre CHANTERLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 940 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 251.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 440 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.